The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Features such as a reflective roof and tinted windows helped achieve a gold LEED certification. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

VPAC becomes CSUN’s first certified eco-friendly building

Caitlin Martin December 8, 2011

The Valley Performance Arts Center earned the second tier of green building certification, making it CSUN’s first certified eco-friendly building – and the perks don’t stop at saving the environment. By...

Healthcare coverage important for all CSUN students

Angela Braza December 8, 2011

Many college students risk not having any type of health coverage because they believe they are young, in good health and relatively safe from illness and injury. This is the mindset Carlos Maciel had...

Freshman Jessica Duarte (35) scored 11 points in a win over San Jose State Wednesday. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Visual Editor

W-Bball: Matadors snap losing skid, cruise by Spartans

Ron Rokhy December 8, 2011

On a night where nearly every Matador player scored, CSUN made it rain from beyond the arc as they routed San Jose State 85-55 Wednesday night at the Matadome. The Matadors (5-4) have struggled...

M-Bball: CSUN in shooting funk, face Waves on the road

Anthony Carpio December 8, 2011

Looking to recover from three-straight losses, the Matadors (1-6) take on Pepperdine (5-3) at Firestone Fieldhouse Saturday night. It will be CSUN’s second straight opponent from the West Coast Conference. The...

Question of the Day – Do you think Occupy CSUN was making any progress by being on our campus?

Kimberly Anderson December 7, 2011

CSUN Occupy had been camped out on the Oviatt Lawn for two weeks in order to make a difference on our campus and to get students more aware of the issues that are affecting us. As groups in other cities...

CSUN graduate sentenced in the 2009 murder of his mother

Abbey Seltzer December 7, 2011

A former CSUN student was sentenced Monday to 17-years to life in a state mental hospital for the 2009 murder of his mother. A judge ruled in October that CSUN math graduate John Soria, 26, had committed...

A family hikes towards an exposed dike at Mount Diablo State Park. Photo Credit: Kristin Hugo / Opinion Editor

Into the cow graveyard

Kristin Hugo December 7, 2011

Is your hometown or residence a smallville, with all the excitement of a patch of dirt? I come from “The Bubble” consisting of cows, single-family housing and grass. I’m hardly inclined to return...

Students across the country use illegal and legal substances to concentrate in college.  A CSUN student, who preferred to stay anonymous, said he takes a hit before sitting down to study. Photo Illustration by Tessie Navarro / Visual Editor

Using drugs to get through school

Kristin Hugo December 7, 2011

Drug users are often stereotyped as party goers or addicts, but what might be surprising is that some students, like one CSUN senior – who chose to remain anonymous – actually use drugs to help them...

Car makers pressured to build more fuel efficient vehicles

Car makers pressured to build more fuel efficient vehicles

Anthony Carpio December 7, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency along with the U.S. Department of Transportation proposed by 2025 that all vehicles made in the U.S. will have a combined fuel efficiency of 54.5 miles per gallon...

Restructuring for Student Production and Campus Entertainment presented at A.S. meeting

Andrew Lopez December 7, 2011

A restructuring plan initiated by the Associated Student government for Student Production and Campus Entertainment (S.P.A.C.E.) is stirring controversy amongst the two groups. According to A.S. Vice...

Students share their studying strategies

Rachel Costahaude December 7, 2011

Finals season is upon us, and it’s time to finally take the cellophane off those textbooks and crack them open in preparation for caffeine-fueled all-nighters. But before hitting the books, fill your...

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Weekly Column: Lakers need to do away with Bynum for Paul to get title back to L.A.

Ron Rokhy December 6, 2011

Coming off an embarrassing playoff series where they were swept by the Mavericks, it’s quite apparent the Lakers aren’t primed to make another championship run anytime soon. The Lakers looked...

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